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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,832.80, 1,490,749.20 and 328,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,832.80, 1,490,749.20 and 328,898.40 is: 493,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,832.80 : 1,490,749.20 = 328,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,832.80/1,490,749.20 = 328,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,832.80x = 1,490,749.20 × 328,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,832.80x = 490,305,026,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,305,026,681.28/993,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,347.60

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